Note: All Screenshots are from the 2005 version of F-Secure.
To install the product, you need: either the product CD or a downloaded version of the product, a valid subscription number, and an Internet connection.
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Important! This software cannot be installed to a computer using other antivirus or/and firewall software. Please uninstall them prior installation. |
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Important! If you are using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP and have more than one account, you have to log in as an administrator before the installation. |
Check your email for download and installation instructions. Follow the instructions and download the product package to your computer. Double-click the product package icon to run the Installation Wizard and follow the instruction on your screen. When asked, enter you subscription number (xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx). Your subscription is sent to you by email from Helpdesk. If not, please contact Helpdesk at the following
The Installation Wizard StepsInstalling the software is easy. The Installation Wizard guides you through the process. Depending on the speed of your computer, the installation may take some time. Before you begin, make sure that your computer is connected to the internet.
Step 1: Language Selection
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If you do not agree to the license terms, click Cancel to stop the installation. |
Choose the directory to which you want to install the software. We recommend you use the directory suggested by the Wizard. Click Next to continue.
The Wizard prepares the files for installation. This may take a few minutes.
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You may be asked to restart your computer. Select Restart Now and click Finish to continue. If you select Restart Later, installation will not continue until the computer is restarted. |
The Installation Wizard will prompt you to register online. Ensure that your Internet connection is active and enter your subscription number in the field.
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If you have bought the product
online, your subscription number is sent to you by email. If you have a CD, your subscription number is printed on the back cover of the user manual. |
Alternatively, you can choose to install the software as a 30-day evaluation version, where you will not be asked to enter a subscription number.
Click Next to start the installation.
The Wizard connects to F-Secure servers to validate your subscription before completing the installation. Depending on the speed of your computer, the installation may take some time.
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If other security software is detected on your computer at this stage, the Wizard will try to remove it, since it may interfere with the function of F-Secure Internet Security 2006. |
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If the subscription number has been used previously, the previous installations will stop working and the number will be transferred to this installation. |
When the Installation Wizard has finished installing, you still need to finalize the installation by restarting your computer. Select Restart Now and then click OK to finish the installation. If you select Restart Later, installation will not be complete until the computer is restarted.
When your computer has rebooted, you will see Start-up Wizard. The Start-up Wizard will check for new updates and help you optimize F-Secure Internet Security 2006 settings through a series of quick steps.
You can uninstall F-Secure Internet Security 2006 from the Windows Start menu or the Control Panel.
Open the Windows Start menu, select 'Programs', then select 'F-Secure Internet Security 2006', and click 'Uninstall F-Secure Internet Security 2006'. Follow the instruction on screen and restart your computer when the uninstallation is complete.
Open the Windows Start menu, select 'Control Panel' and then choose
'Add/Remove Programs'. From the list, select 'F-Secure Internet Security 2006'
and click the Change/Remove button. Follow the instructions on screen and
restart your computer when the uninstallation is complete.
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Typically, some program files remain in the directory C:\programs files\. To remove the product completely, after your computer has rebooted, browse to C:\program files\ and delete the folder F-Secure Internet Security. |
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To be able to use F-Secure Internet Security 2006 your PC needs to meet the following system requirements:
Norton Products: we have seen problems with Norton Antivirus 2003, 2004,
2005, and corporate editions as well as Norton Personal firewall, and Norton
internet security.
Mcaffee Products: Mcaffe Versions 7,8,9 & 10 versions of Mcaffee internet
security and spyware/spam software
AdAware:
Spybot:
Popup Blockers: such as No-Ads
AVG Antivirus
Avast Antivirus
ProxyConn - SuperFast Accelerator (There is a work around for this, Contact the
Helpdesk for assistance.)
Webroot Spysweeper
Registry Cleaners
VPN software
No. Each installation of the service needs to be made using a subscription number. Every reinstallation transfers the subscription to the new computer. If you install the service on more that one computer, it will only work on the computer where it was last installed.
Yes. During installation, the installation wizard connects to the Internet to validate your subscription number from the F-Secure server. Immediately after installation, the Virus Protection databases are automatically sent to your computer over the Internet.
You can check that the product is active and working properly from the F-Secure Internet Security icon on your Windows system tray, at the bottom right corner of your screen. If the product installation is still ongoing or download is in progress, an indicator will appear above the icon. In case of product malfunction or out-of-date databases, the icon will change accordingly.
Note: In Window XP, icons may be hidden. Click the arrow button on the Windows system tray to display the hidden icons.
If this occurs, please change the settings of your Internet Shield security level. The Internet Shield security levels are a set of security rules that allow you to modify your level of Internet Shield protection. In most cases, a security level set to the Normal status will allow you to run these types of applications without any problems.
If this is caused by the Parental Control component of F-Secure Internet Security 2006, you will see a notification "This webpage has been denied by Parental Control". In this case, please check that access is allowed to these Internet sites in your Parental Control Advanced settings. You can also manually allow or deny access to defined sites in the Parental Control Advanced settings.
Yes. However, after installation, the Windows XP
internal firewall is enabled causing a conflict with the 'BackWeb', (the
automatic update agent of F-Secure Internet Security 2006). A pop-up window will
inform you that Windows XP firewall is blocking the 'BackWeb' and ask you
whether you want to continue blocking it. You can select to block it or unblock
it without affecting the operation of F-Secure Internet Security.
Important! Please disable the Windows XP internal firewall:
If your system is already infected with a virus, this will prevent the installation. To check your computer for viruses, please use the Online Virus Scanner to check your computer for possible virus infections and remove them.
| Please choose one of the below. |
| F-Secure |
| BitDefender |
| Trend Micro |
| Panda Antivirus |
No you do not need to register your product again. If you still have your subscription number, (xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx) you can reinstall the F-Secure Internet Security 2006 and use the same subscription number.
F-Secure Internet Security 2006 currently supports the following operating systems for workstation and home computers: Win 98, ME, Win 2000 and XP. Please note, F-Secure Internet Security 2006 does not support the server versions of the above operating systems.
